UK Asylum Claims Hit Record 111,000 Under Starmer

UK Asylum Claims Hit Record 111,000 Under Starmer

More than 111,000 asylum applications were filed in the past year, the highest since records began in 2001.

August 21, 2025
Russia Unleashes Biggest Missile and Drone Barrage in Weeks on Ukraine

Russia Unleashes Biggest Missile and Drone Barrage in Weeks on Ukraine

Overnight strikes killed one and wounded many, with Russia firing nearly 600 drones and missiles across Ukraine.

August 21, 2025
Poland Says Russian Drone Exploded on its Soil in ‘Provocation’

Poland Says Russian Drone Exploded on its Soil in ‘Provocation’

The unmanned aircraft crossed into Polish airspace overnight and detonated about 100 kilometers from Warsaw; no injuries were reported.

August 21, 2025
Court Rules Keffiyeh Can Be Barred From Holocaust Memorial

Court Rules Keffiyeh Can Be Barred From Holocaust Memorial

Germany’s Buchenwald concentration camp site refused entry to a woman seeking to wear the Palestinian scarf at an anniversary event.

August 21, 2025
Pope Leo Calls Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace

Pope Leo Calls Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace

The Pope emphasizes peace and justice, calling on all faithful to fast and pray for those suffering in war-torn regions.

August 20, 2025
U.S.-led Forces Kill Senior Islamic State Leader in Syria Raid

U.S.-led Forces Kill Senior Islamic State Leader in Syria Raid

Salah Numan, described as one of the group’s most dangerous figures, was killed in a house raid in Idlib.

August 20, 2025
Eurovision To Return to Vienna, Woke Politics in Tow

Eurovision To Return to Vienna, Woke Politics in Tow

Vienna beat Innsbruck to host the 2026 show, but the FPÖ has blasted the contest as a politicised, left-wing circus.

August 20, 2025
U.S. To Screen Immigrants’ Social Media for ‘Anti-American’ Views

U.S. To Screen Immigrants’ Social Media for ‘Anti-American’ Views

Officials say applicants who undermine American values will be denied visas or citizenship.

August 20, 2025
Christmas Market Terror: Saudi Suspect Faces Trial

Christmas Market Terror: Saudi Suspect Faces Trial

Taleb Jawad al-Abdulmohsen charged with six counts of murder and 338 of attempted murder after deadly SUV attack in Magdeburg.

August 19, 2025
Netanyahu to Macron: Recognition of Palestine Fuels Jew-Hatred

Netanyahu to Macron: Recognition of Palestine Fuels Jew-Hatred

Israeli leader slams French president for appeasing Hamas and emboldening antisemitism in France.

August 19, 2025
French Cardinal Urges Pilgrims To Return to the Holy Land

French Cardinal Urges Pilgrims To Return to the Holy Land

Jean-Marc Aveline says visits should show solidarity with local believers

August 19, 2025
Neutral Ground: Switzerland Would Grant Putin Immunity for Talks

Neutral Ground: Switzerland Would Grant Putin Immunity for Talks

Swiss FM Ignazio Cassis says an ICC exception applies only for a peace conference, as Macron pushes Geneva for a Putin–Zelensky summit.

August 19, 2025